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SUMMARY:Carbon Literacy Training for Educators – July
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place over three after-school virtual sessions on Zoom (20th & 27th July + 3rd August\, 4pm – 6pm AEST). The access link for each session will be delivered via email after registration. \nTurning climate knowledge into confident classroom teaching. A curriculum-aligned\, classroom-ready professional development program for secondary educators that builds confidence to teach climate change clearly\, constructively and with practical solutions. \nOur online Carbon Literacy course is a blended learning experience\, with self-study elements alongside 2 half days virtual training\, and is relevant climate change learning for everyone. Accredited by the UK-based Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)\, the course brings together information\, videos\, science backed data and online measurement and simulation tools to build a comprehensive understanding of carbon and greenhouse gas emissions and their sources. \nThis training is an important professional development opportunity for teachers to build confidence delivering climate change-related curriculum clearly\, accurately and constructively. It is designed to align with the Australian Curriculum and includes ready-to-use classroom resources and practical teaching ideas you can apply straight away. \nThe engaging and interactive training allows participants to map their own carbon footprint\, and gain the understanding and motivation to reduce personal and school-based emissions. It also supports teachers to translate climate knowledge into empowering\, solutions-focused learning that builds student agency. \nThis course is developed collaboratively with educators and tailored to the secondary school context to support teachers to identify practical steps they can take in their classroom\, school and wider community. \nCourse details\n\nDuration: One Day (8 PD hrs)\nStructure: 2 hours (online self-study modules) + 3 x 2 hour virtual sessions\nVirtual session 1: Monday 20th July\, 2026 4.00pm – 6.00pm AEST\nVirtual session 2: Monday 27th July\, 2026 4.00pm – 6.00pm AEST\nVirtual session 3: Monday 3rd August\, 2026 4.00pm – 6.00pm AEST\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/carbon-literacy-training-for-educators-july/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T120000
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SUMMARY:AMA: Biodiversity Action on Campus with Rachael Miller
DESCRIPTION:This Ask Me Anything session invites ACTS members to engage directly with Rachael Miller\, Sustainability Coordinator (Biodiversity) at the University of Melbourne. \nRachael will respond to your questions on measuring\, managing and improving biodiversity outcomes across campus environments. Her work has focused on developing practical\, scalable approaches to understanding biodiversity\, including the Biodiversity Baseline Data Project (BBDP)\, which has helped establish clearer metrics\, inform institutional targets\, and guide investment in biodiversity initiatives. \nThis is an open\, member-led session. You are encouraged to bring questions\, challenges or ideas\, whether you are starting to explore biodiversity on campus or looking to strengthen existing approaches. Topics may include: \n\nEstablishing biodiversity baselines and selecting meaningful metrics\nTranslating biodiversity goals into measurable outcomes\nUsing data to inform planning\, reporting and investment\nEngaging students through internships and living lab approaches\nNavigating common challenges in biodiversity projects\n\nRachael’s approach is grounded in systems thinking and practical implementation\, with a strong focus on sharing tools\, lessons and approaches that others can adapt to their own context. \nACTS MEMBERS REGISTER HEREAsk Me Anything (AMA) sessions are informal\, interactive events where ACTS members can ask questions directly to a featured practitioner from across the network. \nRather than presentations or case studies\, these sessions are driven by participant questions. They provide a space to access practical insights from peers working in the sector and learn from both questions and shared experiences. \nAMA sessions are designed to be open\, practical and grounded in real-world sustainability work across the ACTS community.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/ama-rachael-miller-2/
CATEGORIES:Member roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260127T074609Z
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SUMMARY:ACTS Nature Positive Group
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Positive Group (NPG) is established to provide an open\, ongoing peer support network for ACTS members working to embed biodiversity conservation and nature positive action across their institutions. \nThe objectives of the NPG are as follows: \n\nNetworking and collaboration: Foster knowledge sharing among members on biodiversity conservation\, restoration and nature positive initiatives.\nPractical support: Share project examples\, challenges and solutions across a broad range of campus environments\, including schools and medical precincts.\nAdaptive Practice: Highlight and exchange insights on integrating biodiversity into campus planning\, teaching\, research and engagement.\nSector awareness: Elevate emerging approaches\, policies and opportunities to support nature positive action across Australasia.\n\nThis group meets quarterly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS MEMBERS REQUEST TO JOIN HEREACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-nature-positive-group-3/
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T130000
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SUMMARY:#AOC Feeding the loop: live from the USYD campus biodigester!
DESCRIPTION:What does a closed-loop organic waste system actually look like on a university campus? Join us live from the University of Sydney’s biodigester\, where Behaviour Change Senior Officer Ysobel Cranfield\, Biodigester Operator and Gardner Ben Loughnan and Sustainability Engagement Specialist Madeleine Culp walk you through the full loop – how organic waste is collected across campus\, how the machine works\, and how the output goes back into our gardens. We cover the management side\, the practical challenges\, and how we build education and engagement around an industrial composter in the middle of a working campus. Whether you’re exploring what’s possible or looking to compare notes on your own system\, bring your questions. \nACTS MEMBERS REGISTER HEREThe #actsofconnection series includes live webinars\, shared learning opportunities\, competitions and networking events aimed at connecting a community of passionate individuals who want to learn more about sustainability.  \nAccessible to all staff and students of ACTS Members\, the series helps individuals: \n     – Increase their sustainability literacy\, \n     – Connect with a supportive community of likeminded people\, and \n     – Learn simple yet effective ways to help build a better future!
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/aoc-feeding-the-loop-live-from-the-usyd-campus-biodigester/
CATEGORIES:AOC
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260127T073056Z
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SUMMARY:ACTS Circular Economy Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group was established to explore existing challenges within our institutions regarding the implementation of Circular Economy principles as well as promote successes. It meets quarterly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS MEMBERS REQUEST TO JOIN HEREACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-circular-economy-group-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:All events,Member Working Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260127T073202Z
CREATED:20260127T070610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T073202Z
UID:15337-1787230800-1787234400@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:ACTS Climate Resilience & Adaptation Group
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Risk and Adaptation Group (CRAG) is a peer support group established to facilitate collaboration among ACTS members with a shared interest in climate risks\, vulnerability\, opportunities and adaptation\, including in relation to climate risk disclosure reporting. The objectives of the CRAG are as follows: \n\nNetworking: Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among ACTS members regarding climate risk and adaptation.\nAdaptive Management: Identify and disseminate current best practices and research for climate risk management and disclosure\, and climate adaptation\nAdvocacy: Support advocacy efforts at local\, regional and national levels to prioritise climate risk management and adaptation in institutional policies and practices.\n\nThis group meets quarterly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS MEMBERS REQUEST TO JOIN HEREACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-climate-resilience-adaptation-group-2/
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260901T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260901T120000
DTSTAMP:20260127T073230Z
CREATED:20260127T065740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T073230Z
UID:15330-1788260400-1788264000@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:ACTS Best Practice & Knowledge Sharing Group
DESCRIPTION:Best Practice and Knowledge Sharing Group support the exchange of best practice\, practical insights and lessons learned across the ACTS network. The group provides a collaborative space for members to share approaches to sustainability governance\, strategy and implementation\, with a focus on how knowledge sharing can inform gap analysis\, strengthen decision-making and support continuous improvement. \nThe group meets bi-monthly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS MEMBERS REQUEST TO JOIN HEREACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-best-practice-knowledge-sharing-group-4/
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260907T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T041552Z
CREATED:20260604T041552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T041552Z
UID:15549-1788782400-1789398000@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:Carbon Literacy Training for Educators – September
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place over two virtual sessions on Zoom (7th & 14th September\, 12pm – 3pm AEST | 2pm – 5pm NZST). The access link for each session will be delivered via email after registration. \nTurning climate knowledge into confident classroom teaching. A curriculum-aligned\, classroom-ready professional development program for secondary educators that builds confidence to teach climate change clearly\, constructively and with practical solutions. \nOur online Carbon Literacy course is a blended learning experience\, with self-study elements alongside 2 half days virtual training\, and is relevant climate change learning for everyone. Accredited by the UK-based Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)\, the course brings together information\, videos\, science backed data and online measurement and simulation tools to build a comprehensive understanding of carbon and greenhouse gas emissions and their sources. \nThis training is an important professional development opportunity for teachers to build confidence delivering climate change-related curriculum clearly\, accurately and constructively. It is designed to align with the Australian Curriculum and includes ready-to-use classroom resources and practical teaching ideas you can apply straight away. \nThe engaging and interactive training allows participants to map their own carbon footprint\, and gain the understanding and motivation to reduce personal and school-based emissions. It also supports teachers to translate climate knowledge into empowering\, solutions-focused learning that builds student agency. \nThis course is developed collaboratively with educators and tailored to the secondary school context to support teachers to identify practical steps they can take in their classroom\, school and wider community. \nCourse details\n\nDuration: One Day (8 PD hrs)\nStructure: 2 hours (online self-study modules) + 3 x 2 hour virtual sessions\nVirtual session 1: Monday 7th September\, 2026 (12.00pm – 3.00pm AEST | 2pm – 5pm NZST)\nVirtual session 2: Monday 14th September\, 2026 (12.00pm – 3.00pm AEST | 2pm – 5pm NZST)\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/carbon-literacy-training-for-educators-september/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260721T012115Z
CREATED:20260721T011703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T012115Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Events: From Planning to Positive Impact
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and practical webinar exploring how events can be designed and delivered to create positive environmental and social outcomes. \nThis session will provide event professionals with practical guidance\, tools and examples to support more sustainable event planning – from reducing waste to making informed choices about suppliers\, catering\, transport and attendee engagement. \nWhether you are starting your sustainability journey or looking to strengthen existing practices\, this webinar will help you identify opportunities to reduce environmental impacts\, enhance attendee experiences and embed sustainability throughout the event lifecycle. \nGuided by Sustainability Engagement expert\, Raveena Grace from the University of Melbourne\, participants will leave this webinar able to: \n\nUnderstand the key principles of sustainable event management and how they can be applied across different event types.\nIdentify practical actions to reduce environmental impacts\, including waste\, resource use and carbon emissions.\nMake more sustainable procurement decisions by engaging suppliers and selecting products and services that align with sustainability goals.\nDiscover tools\, resources and examples to support the planning and delivery of more sustainable events (and you’ll gain access to exclusive resources by attending)\nIdentify opportunities to engage attendees and encourage collective action towards more sustainable event outcomes.\n\nTogether\, let’s create events that minimise impacts\, maximise positive outcomes and contribute to a more sustainable future. \n*This webinar is open to both ACTS members and non-members! \nREGISTER HEREThis event is being held as part of our Green Campus Week. \nWe know sustainability weeks are an amazing way to engage your community but we know they can be a lot of work! Hence\, our overarching aim is to create a national\, coordinated sustainability week.   \nAny online event that any participating university group or department organises will be added to our schedule. This aims to reduce the amount of events you need to organise as you can just advertise the events others are putting on to your students.  \nYou can find out more about Green Campus Week events here. 
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/sustainable-events-webinar/
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ORGANIZER;CN="ACTS":MAILTO:info@acts.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260127T073256Z
CREATED:20260127T031745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T073256Z
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SUMMARY:ACTS Sustainable Labs Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:Established to bring lab professionals together to share ideas\, experiences\, and challenges in making labs more sustainable. Focusses on operational improvements\, sustainability assessment programs and behaviour change initiatives. \nThis group meets quarterly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-sustainable-labs-group-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:All events,Member Working Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260924T130000
DTSTAMP:20260623T042942Z
CREATED:20260504T074734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T042942Z
UID:15527-1789639200-1790254800@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:Carbon Literacy Training for the Tertiary Sector
DESCRIPTION:This course will take place over two virtual sessions on Zoom (17th & 24th September\, 10am – 1pm AEST). The access link for each session will be delivered via email after registration. \nReducing emissions relies on every single person in an organisation being aware of the carbon impacts of their choices\, and feeling motivated and supported to take action. \nOur online Carbon Literacy course is a blended learning experience\, with self-study elements alongside 2 half days virtual training\, and is relevant climate change learning for everyone. Accredited by the UK based Carbon Literacy Project (CLP)\, the course brings together information\, videos\, science backed data and online measurement and simulation tools to build a comprehensive understanding of carbon and greenhouse gas emissions and their sources. \nIt is a great way to gain a solid awareness of climate change\, and the climate impacts of our everyday actions. The engaging and interactive training allows delegates to map their own carbon footprint\, and gain an understanding and motivation to reduce personal and work-place emissions. \nThis course is tailored to the university sector\, and to support learners to identify practical steps they can take to get involved in your organisation’s low carbon journey. \nBy the end of the course you will: \n\nUnderstand the basics of climate change science and how we know it’s a problem\nUnderstand how climate change is impacting us all now and how it will in the future\nHave explored pathways to a net-zero world\, including systemic and individual solutions\nBe able to identify ways that you and your organisation can take action to reduce emissions\, benefiting from this in the process\n\nWho should attend: \n\nSustainability Teams\nStaff and Student Sustainability Champions\nGreen Impact participants\nProcurement Teams and others from professional services\nSupervisors\, Team Leaders and Managers\nHR Teams\nStudents\n\nAt the end of the course\, delegates are asked to submit evidence of learning and actions from the course by setting out an action plan to reduce their emissions and influence others to take action. This is then submitted to the Carbon Literacy Project for evaluation\, for a Carbon Literacy certificate to be issued. \nDiscounts available for ACTS Member organisations. Please contact us to confirm the discount code and receive $50 off! \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/carbon-literacy-training-for-universities-sept/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260127T073324Z
CREATED:20260127T071549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T073324Z
UID:15347-1789725600-1789729200@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:ACTS Climate Action Group
DESCRIPTION:The ACTS Climate Action Group (ACAG) is a peer support group established to facilitate collaboration among ACTS members with a shared interest in climate action (including carbon accounting\, offsetting\, emissions reduction initiatives\, etc.). \nThe objectives of the ACAG are as follows: \n\nNetworking: Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among ACTS members regarding greenhouse gas emissions and climate action.\nAdaptive Management: Identify and disseminate current best practices and research for integrating emissions reduction initiatives into campus planning\, design\, and management.\nAdvocacy: Support advocacy efforts at local\, regional and national levels to prioritise climate action in institutional policies and practices.\n\nThis group meets bi-monthly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS MEMBERS REQUEST TO JOIN HEREACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-climate-action-group-5/
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260127T074658Z
CREATED:20260127T074658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T074658Z
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SUMMARY:ACTS Nature Positive Group
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Positive Group (NPG) is established to provide an open\, ongoing peer support network for ACTS members working to embed biodiversity conservation and nature positive action across their institutions. \nThe objectives of the NPG are as follows: \n\nNetworking and collaboration: Foster knowledge sharing among members on biodiversity conservation\, restoration and nature positive initiatives.\nPractical support: Share project examples\, challenges and solutions across a broad range of campus environments\, including schools and medical precincts.\nAdaptive Practice: Highlight and exchange insights on integrating biodiversity into campus planning\, teaching\, research and engagement.\nSector awareness: Elevate emerging approaches\, policies and opportunities to support nature positive action across Australasia.\n\nThis group meets quarterly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS MEMBERS REQUEST TO JOIN HEREACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-nature-positive-group-4/
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260723T044637Z
CREATED:20260723T044543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T044637Z
UID:15578-1793059200-1793404799@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:ACTS Conference: The Future of Sustainability
DESCRIPTION:In 2026\, the ACTS Conference: The Future of Sustainability returns in-person to celebrate a major milestone — 20 years of ACTS and two decades of advancing sustainability across the tertiary education sector. \nHosted by Griffith University on the Gold Coast\, the 2026 conference will bring the ACTS community together face-to-face for a unique event that values connection\, collaboration and bold thinking. As the only sustainability conference developed by and for the tertiary sector\, the event will honour the progress of the past while looking firmly toward the future we are collectively shaping. \nAcross 27–30 October\, sustainability professionals\, academics\, leaders\, students and partners from across Australasia will gather to share practical insights\, challenge assumptions and strengthen the relationships that underpin meaningful systems change in education. \nFrom campus operations and strategy to teaching\, research and community impact\, the conference will showcase the depth\, diversity and applied expertise of the ACTS network. This 20th anniversary edition places renewed emphasis on the power of coming together in person — creating space to reconnect with peers\, celebrate achievements\, and be energised by the collective momentum of a sector committed to sustainability leadership. \nDiscounted tickets are available… \n\nFor Early Bird Registrations!\nFor ACTS Members!\nFor Presenters!\nFor Group Bookings!\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T233000
DTSTAMP:20260723T050840Z
CREATED:20260723T050840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T050840Z
UID:15584-1793296800-1793316600@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:2026 Green Gown Australasia Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us at HOTA\, Home of the Arts on the Gold Coast for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people\, projects and institutions leading sustainability across the tertiary education sector. \nThe Green Gown Awards Australasia are the region’s premier sustainability awards for universities\, TAFEs\, polytechnics and other tertiary education institutions. The Awards recognise outstanding leadership\, innovation and measurable impact across campus operations\, teaching and learning\, research\, community engagement and institutional strategy. \nBringing together sustainability professionals\, senior leaders\, academics\, students and sector partners from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand\, the 2026 Ceremony and Gala Dinner will showcase this year’s finalists and reveal the recipients of the 2026 Green Gown Awards Australasia. \nMore than an awards ceremony\, the evening is an opportunity to celebrate the collective achievements of our sector\, connect with colleagues and be inspired by the initiatives shaping a more sustainable future. \nThe Ceremony and Gala Dinner form part of the 2026 ACTS Conference: The Future of Sustainability\, hosted by Griffith University during ACTS’ 20th anniversary year. Attendance is included with eligible conference registrations or can be purchased separately. \nVIEW TICKET OPTIONS HERE
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/ggaa-dinner/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261103T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260127T073416Z
CREATED:20260127T065809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T073416Z
UID:15332-1793703600-1793707200@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:ACTS Best Practice & Knowledge Sharing Group
DESCRIPTION:Best Practice and Knowledge Sharing Group support the exchange of best practice\, practical insights and lessons learned across the ACTS network. The group provides a collaborative space for members to share approaches to sustainability governance\, strategy and implementation\, with a focus on how knowledge sharing can inform gap analysis\, strengthen decision-making and support continuous improvement. \nThe group meets bi-monthly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS MEMBERS REQUEST TO JOIN HEREACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-best-practice-knowledge-sharing-group-5/
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261110T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260127T073524Z
CREATED:20260127T023417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T073524Z
UID:15315-1794312000-1794315600@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:ACTS Circular Economy Group meeting
DESCRIPTION:This group was established to explore existing challenges within our institutions regarding the implementation of Circular Economy principles as well as promote successes. It meets quarterly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS MEMBERS REQUEST TO JOIN HEREACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-circular-economy-group-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:All events,Member Working Group
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261118T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261118T140000
DTSTAMP:20260127T072114Z
CREATED:20260127T070640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T072114Z
UID:15339-1795006800-1795010400@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:ACTS Climate Resilience & Adaptation Group
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Risk and Adaptation Group (CRAG) is a peer support group established to facilitate collaboration among ACTS members with a shared interest in climate risks\, vulnerability\, opportunities and adaptation\, including in relation to climate risk disclosure reporting. The objectives of the CRAG are as follows: \n\nNetworking: Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among ACTS members regarding climate risk and adaptation.\nAdaptive Management: Identify and disseminate current best practices and research for climate risk management and disclosure\, and climate adaptation\nAdvocacy: Support advocacy efforts at local\, regional and national levels to prioritise climate risk management and adaptation in institutional policies and practices.\n\nThis group meets quarterly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS MEMBERS REQUEST TO JOIN HEREACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-climate-resilience-adaptation-group-3/
CATEGORIES:All events
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261204T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261204T113000
DTSTAMP:20260127T072003Z
CREATED:20260127T071619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T072003Z
UID:15349-1796378400-1796383800@www.acts.asn.au
SUMMARY:ACTS Climate Action Group
DESCRIPTION:The ACTS Climate Action Group (ACAG) is a peer support group established to facilitate collaboration among ACTS members with a shared interest in climate action (including carbon accounting\, offsetting\, emissions reduction initiatives\, etc.). \nThe objectives of the ACAG are as follows: \n\nNetworking: Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among ACTS members regarding greenhouse gas emissions and climate action.\nAdaptive Management: Identify and disseminate current best practices and research for integrating emissions reduction initiatives into campus planning\, design\, and management.\nAdvocacy: Support advocacy efforts at local\, regional and national levels to prioritise climate action in institutional policies and practices.\n\nThis group meets bi-monthly. \nMembers can express interest to join the working group via the Member Portal. \nACTS MEMBERS REQUEST TO JOIN HEREACTS special interest groups\, including Working Groups and Peer Support Groups\, are established under the endorsement of the ACTS Board and CEO. Each group plays a vital role in advancing our mission and promoting sustainability across diverse domains. \nWorking Groups aim to leverage membership knowledge and feedback to address specific challenges or achieve defined outcomes. They also foster deeper engagement with members and provide a platform for shared voices within the network. Peer Support Groups are designed for specific cohorts of members to meet regularly\, share insights\, and build capabilities around particular programs or initiatives. \nA call for volunteers is regularly issued through ACTS member communication channels\, encouraging active involvement. Members are invited to join groups they are eligible for. Eligibility criteria vary depending on the group’s focus—some groups are only open to sustainability practitioners or individuals involved with specific programs\, and certain groups may not be open to all membership categories (e.g.\, business members). \nFor more details on eligibility and available groups\, please refer to the ACTS Groups page in the Member Portal. Each group operates under a basic Terms of Reference (TOR) to ensure clarity\, focus\, and effectiveness in achieving their goals.
URL:https://www.acts.asn.au/event/acts-climate-action-group-6/
CATEGORIES:All events
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